Ommatidia LiDAR Presents at DCMC 2025 – Wednesday, 21st of May
On Wednesday, May 21st, Ommatidia LiDAR had the honor of participating in the DCMC 2025 event, hosted at Aviolanda Business Park in Hoogerheide, Netherlands. Organized by the Development Center for Maintenance of Composites, the event brought together leading experts, engineers, and researchers to explore the next generation of robotics, inspection, and automation for aerospace maintenance.
As part of this inspiring forum, Grégory Pandraud represented Ommatidia and delivered a compelling talk on the future potential of our Q2 Laser RADAR system in the MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) sector — an area where precision, speed, and intelligent automation are becoming more crucial than ever.
Audience at DCMC session
The Maintenance Challenge in Aerospace
Modern aircraft are increasingly built with advanced composite materials and intricate assemblies. As a result, ensuring their structural integrity demands accurate, repeatable, and efficient inspections.
However, many current MRO operations still rely on traditional methods that present several challenges:
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They are labor-intensive and often vary with operator experience
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They can be slow, especially for large or complex surfaces
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They may require physical contact, increasing the risk of damage
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They contribute to extended downtime, reducing fleet availability
To address these issues, a more advanced and scalable solution is needed — and this is where the Q2 Laser RADAR stands out.
Q2 Laser RADAR: Precision. Speed. Non-Contact.
The Q2 Laser RADAR is a next-generation 3D sensing system designed for the most demanding aerospace and industrial metrology environments. Unlike conventional tools, it performs accurate measurements without ever touching the surface.
Core Benefits of the Q2 System:
🔍 Multi Parallel Laser Beams
Instead of scanning point by point, Q2 fires beams simultaneously, enabling real-time 3D capture and high-speed surface mapping.
🛰 FMCW Interferometry
Thanks to frequency-modulated continuous wave (FMCW) technology, the system achieves sub-millimeter accuracy — even at large distances — making it ideal for inspecting entire airframes from a safe location.
🧠 Real-Time, Non-Contact Operation
Q2 instantly acquires and processes data, allowing for quick decisions and easy integration with predictive maintenance systems, all while keeping a safe distance from the component.
🔁 Repeatable & Scalable by Design
The system is compact, rugged, and adaptable. It can be mounted on robotic arms, mobile platforms, or fixed installations — making it ideal for automated inspection lines.
Aerospace MRO: Where Q2 Can Make a Difference
Q2 Massively Parallel Laser Radar for 3D Vibrometry & Micron-Level Metrology Scanner by Ommatidia LiDAR
Although Q2 is not yet in operational use for MRO, its proven capabilities suggest a strong fit for a wide range of future maintenance applications, such as:
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Verifying surface flatness and geometric accuracy
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Inspecting bonded joints, alignments, and panel positioning
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Tracking structural fatigue and deformation over time
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Feeding real-time data into digital twin platforms
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Supporting remote diagnostics and smart maintenance hangars
Ultimately, as aerospace manufacturers and MRO providers seek to cut downtime and boost accuracy, Q2 provides a non-contact, high-speed, and scalable inspection solution.
🔗 Learn more about Q2 here: https://ommatidia-lidar.com/product/q2-laser-radar/
Innovation in Good Company
The DCMC event highlighted a wide range of innovations shaping the future of composite maintenance. Notable presentations included:
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Carlo Rens (NLR) – presenting the GERDA robotic defect assessment system
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Benjamin van Elburg (NLR) – showcasing Laser Ultrasonics
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Arnold de Jonge (CBOOST) – discussing NextGen Robotics and AI for MRO
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Thibault Boulanger (OPTRION) – sharing Shearography NDT applications
Moreover, we extend our sincere thanks to Martin Knegt from Fokker Services, whose support helped make our participation possible and valuable.
Speech during DCMC session.
A Look Ahead
At Ommatidia LiDAR, we firmly believe the future of aerospace maintenance will be driven by photonics, automation, and actionable data. Events like DCMC 2025 reinforce our mission to bring these tools into the hands of MRO professionals.
In summary, the Q2 Laser RADAR is more than a measurement device — it’s a platform designed to transform how we inspect, analyze, and maintain complex structures with accuracy and speed.
We look forward to continued collaboration and new opportunities to bring Q2 into real-world MRO environments.
